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Development Nerds with Candice Mitchell — 108 episodes
Nolan Hout: The Billable Hour Is Dying
You don’t hate work. You hate how it feels
The fetal position moment every Entrepreneur knows (And nobody talks about) | Ryan Austin
Why your manager impacts your life more than you think
From corporate leader to extraordinary entrepreneur
Why career growth isn’t about playing it safe
Why education fails people (and what actually shapes careers)
Why storytelling matters more than content in learning
Why betting on yourself changes everything
Leadership isn’t about control — It’s about curiosity
Why loving your work matters more than discipline
Why sustainable success isn’t about being “On” all the time
Nobody knows what they’re doing (and that’s normal)
Why change fails when you don’t train people first
No One Is Coming to Give You Permission
You Don’t Have a Work Brain and a Life Brain — And That’s the Problem
You’re Not Broken — You’re Just Being Too Hard on Yourself
Top 10 Funniest Development Nerds Moments
Top 12 Most Impactful Moments of the Year | Development Nerds Compilation
The Top 10 Relatable Moments We Heard This Season — All in One Place (with 2 bonuses)
The Top 10 Learning Moments We Heard This Season — All in One Place (with 1 bonus)
Fearless Finances: Lorie Jones on Mentorship, Money Confidence & Building a Multi-Million Practice
Allister Frost on Becoming Future-Ready: How to Stay Relevant When Everything Is Changing
David James: From Teenage Guitar Dreams to Disney, 360Learning, and a Better Way to Do L&D
Susanne Biro — Having Your Own Back, Deep Fear, and the Real Life of Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Dr. Jessica Schloemp: What They Don't Tell You About Choosing Your Leadership Path
Lauren Evans: From Corporate Cubicles to Tech Streamlining Queen — a story of building what truly matters
Kevin M. Yates: From Stock Boy to Global L&D Detective — a story of purpose, community, and impact
Amber Anderson: From Dive Shop Deckhand to Global L&D Leader — a story of brave pivots and self-trust
Sarah Nicholls: from A&E shifts to burnout coach
Lisa Long: from GE fast-track to a midlife reboot - a story of building a life you actually like
Mike Pacchione: From comic books to world stages — a story of finding your voice and teaching others to speak
4 jobs AI will replace first (and how to stay safe)
Andrew Barry: from Auditor to Entrepreneur — a story of mistakes, pivots, and finding freedom
AI Is Coming for Jobs — 5 Ways to Make Sure Yours Survives
Matt Gjertsen: From Air Force cockpits to coaching managers — a story of freedom, fit, and finding your game
Brenda: From SIX college jobs to teaching moms how to hack time — A Story of building your village
Teaching the Next Generation AI (Without Ruining Their Brains)
Brianna: From Publishing a Book at 7 to Burning Down a 10-Year Business — a Story of Unshakable Belief
The Rise of Agents: How AI Will Transform Work (And Why People Still Matter)
Elena: From 17 jobs by 25 to building businesses in Dubai — A story of finding her place
Good AI, Bad AI: Cookies, Echo Chambers & How to Stay Out of the Bubble
John Kraski: From Meat Counters to LinkedIn Power Player — A Story of Reinventing Yourself (Over and Over)
AI Demystified: Machine Learning, Generative AI & Hallucinations
Chris Taylor: From Devil Sticks at 12 to Disrupting a $300B Industry — a Story of Delusional Optimism
From Retail Tills to AWS: Gavin Bull’s Unlikely Road to AI Leadership
AJ Lauer, EdD: From Shoveling Snow in a Blizzard to Coaching Scientists Through Imposter Syndrome
Alyssa Willet: From Cleaning Glasses at 13 to Coaching Women to Ditch the Doubt
The Real Reason Workers Are Leaving in 2025!
Desiree Petrich: From Nursing Homes at 15 to Leading Leadership — a Story of Turning Pain into Purpose
The L&D and HR Partnership: The Surprising Way To Keep Your Team Motivated!
Dr. Alaina Szlachta: From Overworked Teen to Data Powerhouse
The L&D and HR Partnership: How to Build a Powerhouse People Strategy
Shelby Kiernan: From Teenage Hustler to Midlife Reinvention — a story of bold moves, breakdowns, and bouncing back
The SHOCKING Truth About Being an L&D Pro
Stacey Oliver-Knappe: From Chick-fil-A Cash Register to Paris with Disney
Why L&D Is One of the Most Rewarding Careers
Anna: From Inheriting a Business to Losing Her Mentor Overnight — a story of figuring it out with no backup
Managing Expectations in L&D: What You Really Need to Know
Mark Gaisford: From Trying to Fit In to Thriving Without a Box: A Story of Neurodivergence, Brave Business Moves, and Radical Self-Trust
Why Does Learning and Development Feel Like a Rollercoaster?
Andrew Jacobs: from Supermarket shifts to shaping learning cultures
What does a career in L&D REALLY look like
Lavinia Mehedințu: From Quiet Teen in a Romanian Village to L&D’s Loudest Cheerleader
STOP saying you "train people" - this is what you do and the impact you have in L&D
Andy Storch: From Drifting to Designed: A Story of Owning Your Life (One Journal Entry at a Time)
Bianca and Mike: from Recorder Lessons & Refereeing to Reinvention
JB Ryan: From a job that paid the bills to a career that lights her up
Becoming a Business-Critical Partner in L&D: The Shift That Changes Everything
Jo Watson: From "Shush, Sweetheart" to Sharp Tongued Storyteller
How to Measure the Impact of L&D (Way Beyond ROI)
Heather Burright: From "just put it in 2 slides" to building respect and saving lives
Align learning with the business strategy
Danny Delvecchio: From Cabana Boy to LinkedIn Video King
What is Strategic Learning and Development, and why is it important?
Paul Matthews: From Sahara Guide to L&D Pioneer – A Story of Learning by Living
Ready to step into strategic L&D? This is your next step
Christopher Lind: From Paperboy to CLO
Leading Teams and Projects: Essential Skills for L&D Professionals
Jess Almie: From Squeegeeing Locker Rooms to Elevating Talent Development
Building Influence: How to Lead Without Authority
Yogi Mueller: From Theme Parks to Transformational Leadership
When Things Go Wrong: How Great L&D Leaders Navigate Challenges
Dr. Keith Keating: From Self-Doubt to Self-Made: A story of building a career that matters
Why leadership skills matter in L&D
Kelsea Warren: From Running on Empty to Running a Business That Heals
Real world experience vs. Credentials: what matters more?
David Gilbert: From Climbing the Ladder to Finding the Right Hill: A Career Reinvention Story
How to choose L&D qualifications that will actually support your career
Tara Rynders: From Giving to Receiving: Redefining Care in the Workplace
Top certifications in L&D
Tim Slade: from catching shoplifters to developing award-winning eLearning courses
Do you need certifications to succeed in L&D?
Nicholas Plotnicoff: From Career Setbacks to AI Success – Mastering Resilience and Reinvention
L&D as your competitive advantage in 2025
Clay Gill: From Frustration to Fulfillment – Embracing the Squiggly Career Path with Purpose
How Integrated Talent Strategies Drive Business Success
Vanessa Raath: From Scuba Diving to Building a Global Brand
Tech in L&D: let's talk all things Tech in L&D
Jennifer Recla: From Drama to Development - Jen’s Leadership Story
Economic realities for L&D
People over platforms
L&D mega trends for 2025
L&D stuck taking orders since 1975
What is the Talent Development Academy®
17 years of L&D experience in 10 minutes
Love your L&D career with this roadmap
Cutting through the fluff in the Development Nerds